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Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs and Canadian bacon on English muffins with hollandaise. Rich, indulgent brunch.

20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • •2 pcs English muffins
  • •1 teaspoon Salt
  • •4 pcs Eggs
  • •8 slices Canadian bacon
  • •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • •4 pieces Egg yolks
  • •2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • •3 cloves Garlic
  • •1 cup Butter
  • •1 medium Onion
  • •2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • •0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • •2 tbsp White vinegar
  • •2 tbsp Chives

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make hollandaise: whisk yolks over double boiler, slowly drizzle in melted butter

    💡 Keep heat low - dont scramble

  2. 2

    Poach eggs. Poach until the whites are set but yolks runniy.

    💡 The technique.

  3. 3

    Poach eggs: simmering water with vinegar, create vortex and slide egg in

    💡 Fresh eggs poach better

  4. 4

    Toast english muffins, warm canadian bacon

    💡 Synchronize timing

  5. 5

    Poach eggs in simmering water with vinegar

    💡 Keep at a gentle bubble - rapid boiling toughens proteins and makes liquids reduce too quickly.

  6. 6

    Garnish with chives and extra cayenne

    💡 Fresh chives add color

  7. 7

    Serve immediately - hollandaise doesnt wait

    💡 No make-ahead for eggs benny